Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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